An Employer-Specific Work Permit, also known as a closed work permit, is tied to a specific employer, job position, and location. Key features include:
Job-Specific
You can only work for the employer and in the role specified in your permit.
Job-Specific
You can only work for the employer and in the role specified in your permit.
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Typically, the employer must obtain an LMIA to hire a foreign worker, though some exceptions apply.
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Typically, the employer must obtain an LMIA to hire a foreign worker, though some exceptions apply.
Eligibility
Requires a job offer from a Canadian employer and approval of the LMIA, if applicable.
Key Programs Under Employer-Specific Work Permits
Eligibility
Requires a job offer from a Canadian employer and approval of the LMIA, if applicable.
Key Programs Under Employer-Specific Work Permits
Intra-Company Transfers
Allows employees of multinational companies to transfer to a Canadian branch. This permit does not require an LMIA but must be for an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge role.
Intra-Company Transfers
Allows employees of multinational companies to transfer to a Canadian branch. This permit does not require an LMIA but must be for an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge role.
NAFTA (CUSMA) Professional Work Permit
Available for U.S. and Mexican citizens in specific professions under the Canada-United States- Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). No LMIA is required.
NAFTA (CUSMA) Professional Work Permit
Available for U.S. and Mexican citizens in specific professions under the Canada-United States- Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). No LMIA is required.
Global Skills Strategy
This program accelerates the processing of work permits for high-skilled workers, offering expedited two-week processing times.
Global Skills Strategy
This program accelerates the processing of work permits for high-skilled workers, offering expedited two-week processing times.
Language Proficiency
High scores in English or French tests (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF).
Language Proficiency
High scores in English or French tests (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF).
Additional Points
Job offers, provincial nominations, Canadian education, and work experience can boost your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
Additional Points
Job offers, provincial nominations, Canadian education, and work experience can boost your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Candidates are ranked in the Express Entry pool using a points-based system. Points are awarded based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability factors.
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Candidates are ranked in the Express Entry pool using a points-based system. Points are awarded based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability factors.
Invitation to Apply (ITA)
Periodically, candidates with the highest CRS scores are issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada through regular draws from the Express Entry pool.
Invitation to Apply (ITA)
Periodically, candidates with the highest CRS scores are issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada through regular draws from the Express Entry pool.
Application Process
Once an ITA is received, candidates have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence, including supporting documents, through the online system.
Application Process
Once an ITA is received, candidates have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence, including supporting documents, through the online system.
